Health articles
9 patient-facing explainers, reviewed by clinicians before publication.
- Heart health
What a cardiology check-up actually includes
A walk-through of what happens during a cardiology visit, from the questions the doctor asks to the tests you might leave with.
- Pediatrics
Vaccinations at every age: a parent's quick reference
A parent-facing walk-through of the vaccinations your child receives from birth through adolescence, and what to expect at each visit.
- Mental health
When sleep is the treatment: a guide to insomnia without medication
A practical introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, the first-line treatment recommended before medication.
- Preventive care
Annual physicals: what's worth checking at every age
A practical list of the checks worth doing at each stage of life, and the ones that are optional depending on your history.
- Women’s health
Prenatal visits: a trimester-by-trimester guide
What to expect at each prenatal visit, what is checked, and what questions are worth asking at every stage.
- Chronic conditions
Type 2 diabetes: what your numbers mean
A plain-language guide to the numbers that matter in type 2 diabetes care, and how each one relates to the others.
- Preventive care
Reading a skin check: what a dermatologist looks for
A patient-facing guide to what a dermatologist examines during a full skin check, and what to look for at home between visits.
- Patient guide
Choosing a primary care physician: a short guide
What to consider when picking a primary care physician, and what to do at the first visit to set the relationship up well.
- Patient guide
Recovering from a sprained ankle: what the first two weeks look like
A patient-facing recovery timeline for a common ankle sprain, and the signs that mean a visit to a clinician is warranted.
Articles are general information and are not a substitute for individual medical advice. Always consult your care team for concerns specific to you.